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HR Assistant
Organization Ghiras Al-NahdaLocation Syrian Arab RepublicType FULL TIMEPosted 11 May 2026Deadline 20 May 2026
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**Job Purpose**
Provide efficient administrative and clerical support to the HR department, ensuring accurate record‑keeping, smooth onboarding/offboarding, and compliance with organizational policies. Assist in recruitment, filing, employee communication, and basic HR reporting.
**Duties & Responsibilities:**
**1. Recruitment & Onboarding Support**
· Post job advertisements on designated platforms (social media, job portals, university pages).
· Screen incoming CVs against basic criteria and forward qualified applications to the HR Officer.
· Schedule interviews, tests, and panel meetings; send invitations and reminders.
· Prepare onboarding documents (contracts, confidentiality agreements, code of conduct, emergency contact form).
· Assist in conducting orientation sessions (logistics, document collection, system account setup).
**2. Personnel File & Record Keeping**
· Maintain physical and digital employee files (personnel folders, contracts, leave requests, performance reviews).
· Ensure all new hire documents are complete and filed within 3 working days of start date.
· Update the HR database (employee list, contract expiry tracker, leave balance tracker).
· Archive offboarded employee files as per internal retention policy.
**3. Employee Lifecycle Administration**
· Process requests for leave, certificates, and HR letters (experience, salary, Discharge).
· Track probation end dates and alert HR Officer for evaluation.
· Assist in preparing contract amendments and renewal letters.
· Support offboarding: collect company property, deactivate access, prepare final checklist.
**4. HR Reporting & Compliance**
· Generate simple HR reports (headcount, new hires, separations, leave balances) on a monthly basis.
· Assist in preparing documents for internal or donor audits.
· Keep confidentiality of all employee and organizational information.
**5. General Administrative Support**
· Answer general HR inquiries by phone, email, or in person (first point of contact for employees).
· Coordinate training logistics (room booking, attendance sheets, certificates).
· Order and maintain HR office supplies. methods, educational technologies, and subject matter knowledge.
**Person Specification (Required)**
- Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience 0‑2 years in an administrative or HR support role (fresh graduates with strong motivation may be considered).
- Language Fluency in Arabic (reading/writing). Working knowledge of English (read emails, simple correspondence).
- Computer skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to use Google Forms, basic spreadsheets.
- Personal attributes Highly organised, discreet, detail‑oriented, patient, service‑oriented, able to work under supervision.
**Core Competencies**
- Attention to detail Accurately files documents, catches missing signatures, checks dates.
- Confidentiality Understands the sensitive nature of HR data and protects it.
- Time management Meets deadlines for filing, reporting, and responding to queries.
- Communication Clear and respectful when dealing with employees, candidates, and managers.
- Teamwork Supports HR Officer/Coordinator and collaborates with other departments.
**Working Conditions & Reporting**
- **Work environment:** Office‑based (Damascus)
- **Hours:** Full‑time, Sunday‑Thursday (flexibility may be required during peak recruitment periods).
- **Reporting line:** HR Assistant → HR Officer → HR Coordinator.
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